Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen TAPCON 230 expert User manual

TAPCON®-trol for TAPCON®230
Operating Instructions
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Table of contents
1 Introduction..................................................................................11
1.1 Manufacturer........................................................................................... 11
1.2 Subject to change ................................................................................... 11
1.3 Completeness ......................................................................................... 11
1.4 Supporting documentation ...................................................................... 12
1.5 Storage site ............................................................................................. 12
1.6 Illustration conventions ........................................................................... 12
1.6.1 Abbreviations used ............................................................................................. 13
1.6.2 Information concept ............................................................................................ 14
1.6.3 Typographic conventions.................................................................................... 14
2 Installation................................................................................... 15
2.1 Typical installation................................................................................... 15
2.2 Custom installation.................................................................................. 16
2.3 Selecting device...................................................................................... 18
3 Product description.................................................................... 21
3.1 Scope of delivery .................................................................................... 21
3.2 Basic tasks of visualization software....................................................... 22
3.3 Description of basic structure.................................................................. 24
3.4 Description of toolbar .............................................................................. 25
4 Basic settings ............................................................................. 27
4.1 Selecting language ................................................................................. 27
4.2 Menu item: Settings ................................................................................ 28
4.2.1 Setting communication options........................................................................... 28

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4.2.2 Other settings ..................................................................................................... 37
5 Functions and settings............................................................... 41
5.1 Menu item: Group................................................................................... 41
5.1.1 Inserting groups.................................................................................................. 41
5.1.2 Opening group.................................................................................................... 44
5.1.3 Deleting group .................................................................................................... 46
5.1.4 Saving group data .............................................................................................. 48
5.2 Menu item: Device.................................................................................. 50
5.2.1 Creating new device........................................................................................... 51
5.2.2 Opening device .................................................................................................. 54
5.2.3 Deleting device................................................................................................... 59
5.2.4 Archiving device data ......................................................................................... 60
5.2.5 Connecting ......................................................................................................... 62
5.2.6 Changing device data......................................................................................... 65
5.2.7 Changing parameter information........................................................................ 66
5.3 Menu item: Parameter set ...................................................................... 67
5.3.1 Cutting ................................................................................................................ 67
5.3.2 Copying .............................................................................................................. 68
5.3.3 Pasting ............................................................................................................... 69
5.3.4 Deleting .............................................................................................................. 69
5.3.5 Downloadingparameters .................................................................................... 70
5.3.6 Uploading parameters ........................................................................................ 72
5.4 Parameter and data structure of visualization ........................................ 74
5.4.1 Parameter groups............................................................................................... 75
5.4.2 Parameters......................................................................................................... 76
5.5 Description of further menu structure ..................................................... 77
5.5.1 Menu: File........................................................................................................... 77
6 Troubleshooting.......................................................................... 81

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Figure 1 InstallShield - typical installation .......................................... 15
Figure 2 InstallShield - custom installation ......................................... 16
Figure 3 Installing features ................................................................. 17
Figure 4 MR start screen.................................................................... 18
Figure 5 Start screen - equipment selection....................................... 19
Figure 6 Start screen TAPCON®-trolSystem ...................................... 21
Figure 7 Description of basic structure............................................... 24
Figure 8 Toolbar with action button .................................................... 25
Figure 9 Selecting language............................................................... 27
Figure 10 Dialog box - communication options .................................... 29
Figure 11 Dialog box - communication selection.................................. 30
Figure 12 Automatic baud rate selection.............................................. 31
Figure 13 Defining baud rate manually ................................................ 32
Figure 14 Properties of COM port ........................................................ 33
Figure 15 Entering Init string ................................................................ 35
Figure 16 Intervals for status information and graphics display ........... 36
Figure 17 Menu bar settings................................................................. 37
Figure 18 Path settings ........................................................................ 38
Figure 19 Setting report display ........................................................... 39
Figure 20 Dialog before printing ........................................................... 40
Figure 21 Menu bar - insert group........................................................ 41
Figure 22 Dialog box - group details .................................................... 42

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Figure 23 In function tree - add group .................................................. 43
Figure 24 Menu bar - open group......................................................... 44
Figure 25 Searching for folder .............................................................. 44
Figure 26 Archive integration................................................................ 45
Figure 27 Menu bar - delete group ....................................................... 46
Figure 28 Dialog box - delete group ..................................................... 46
Figure 29 Function tree - delete group ................................................. 47
Figure 30 Menu bar - archive group data ............................................. 48
Figure 31 Dialog box - delete group ..................................................... 48
Figure 32 Dialog box - information ....................................................... 49
Figure 33 Menu bar and toolbar - create new device ........................... 51
Figure 34 Determining device data....................................................... 51
Figure 35 Dialog box - initialization: General settings .......................... 52
Figure 36 Dialog box - initialization: Communication............................ 53
Figure 37 Menu bar and toolbar - open device..................................... 54
Figure 38 "Open" dialog box................................................................ 55
Figure 39 Dialog box - archive integration............................................ 56
Figure 40 Dialog box - initializing.......................................................... 57
Figure 41 Dialog box - edit parameters set .......................................... 58
Figure 42 Dialog box - delete device .................................................... 59
Figure 43 Menu bar - archive ............................................................... 60
Figure 44 Dialog box - file storage........................................................ 60
Figure 45 Menu bar and toolbar - connect ........................................... 62

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Figure 46 Dialog box - select communication ...................................... 62
Figure 47 Window - connecting............................................................ 63
Figure 48 Status information about the device..................................... 64
Figure 49 Dialog box - initializing ......................................................... 65
Figure 50 Dialog box - edit parameter set ............................................ 66
Figure 51 Menu bar - cut parameter set............................................... 67
Figure 52 In function tree - cut parameter set ...................................... 68
Figure 53 Menu bar and toolbar - download parameters ..................... 70
Figure 54 Dialog box - download parameters ...................................... 71
Figure 55 Menu bar and toolbar - upload parameters.......................... 72
Figure 56 Dialog box - upload parameters ........................................... 73
Figure 57 Function tree ........................................................................ 74
Figure 58 Groups, main and sub-groups of parameters ...................... 75
Figure 59 Dialog box - change parameters .......................................... 76
Figure 60 Menu bar - Export data to Excel........................................... 77
Figure 61 Dialog box - conversion........................................................ 77
Figure 62 Menu bar and toolbar - printing ............................................ 79
Figure 63 Dialog box - report control language .................................... 79
Figure 64 Print preview ........................................................................ 80

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Index of tables
Table 1 Abbreviations ....................................................................... 13
Table 2 Typographic conventions ..................................................... 14
Table 3 Scope of delivery.................................................................. 21
Table 4 Init-string basic settings........................................................ 34
Table 5 Troubleshooting ................................................................... 81

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1Introduction
This technical file contains detailed descriptions on how to safely and correctly
install and operate the product and remedy simple faults yourself.
The target group for this technical file is only specially trained and authorized
specialists.
1.1 Manufacturer
The manufacturer of the product is:
Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH
Falkensteinstrasse 8
93059 Regensburg
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Please contact this address or visit www.reinhausen.com if you require more
information about the software and versions of this technical file.
1.2 Subject to change
The information contained in this technical file comprise the technical specifica-
tions released at the time of printing. Major changes are taken into account in a
new user manual version. The document and version number of these instruc-
tions can be found in the footer.
1.3 Completeness
This technical file is incomplete without the supporting documentation.

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1.4 Supporting documentation
The quick reference guide, the operating instructions and the accompanying
connection diagrams also apply in addition to this technical file. All documents
are part of the scope of delivery.
Also note the generally valid, statutory and other binding regulations in Euro-
pean and national legislation and the accident prevention and environmental
protection requirements of your own country.
1.5 Storage site
This technical file and all supporting documentation must be kept to hand and
accessible at all times for subsequent use.
1.6 Illustration conventions
This section contains an overview of the abbreviations, symbols and textual
emphasis used.

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1.6.1 Abbreviations used
Table 1 Abbreviations
Abbreviation Meaning
CD Compact Disc
PC Personal Computer
USB Universal Serial Bus
TCP Transmission Control Protocol
IP Internet Protocol
a/o and/or
CAN Controller Area Network
LED Light Emitting Diode
XLS format Excel Format
MB Megabyte
UVoltage
TTime
I Current
s Second

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1.6.2 Information concept
Information is designed to simplify and improve understanding of particular
operational procedures. In this technical file they are laid out as follows:
1.6.3 Typographic conventions
In this technical file typographic conventions are laid out as follows:
Important information.
Typographic con-
ventions
Meaning
...>...>... Select subsequent software menu
Table 2 Typographic conventions

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2 Installation
Once you have inserted the installation CD in your PC's disk drive and launched
the setup.exe file, you can pick from 2 types of setup:
•Typical
•Custom
You can select the setup type which best meets your requirements. Both are
described below.
2.1 Typical installation
If you select the "Typical" setup type, the software is installed in full.
Proceed as follows to perform the typical installation:
1. Select the "Typical" checkbox.
2. Select "Next >" button.
The visualization software is installed in full.
Figure 1 InstallShield - typical installation

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3. Once the installation is complete, please continue by going to Section 2.3
“Selecting device” on page 18.
2.2 Custom installation
If you select the "Custom" setup type, you can select the program features
which are installed.
Proceed as follows to perform the custom installation:
1. Select the "Custom" checkbox.
2. Select "Next >" button.
Figure 2 InstallShield - custom installation

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A dialog box with all features appears.
3. Click on the corresponding symbols to select the features needed.
4. If necessary select the installation path under "Change..." wählen.
5. Select "Next >" button.
The visualization software is installed with all the selected features.
6. Once the installation is complete, please continue by going to Section 2.3
“Selecting device” on page 18.
Figure 3 Installing features

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2.3 Selecting device
Once the software has been installed, the MR TAPCON®-trol Suite can be
started. The suite comprises all MR software installed on your PC.
All software installed for the respective devices can be found in the list function
under "Equipment selection". Proceed as follows:
1. If necessary, select language
Right-click.
A list of all the languages available appears.
Figure 4 MR start screen

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2. Select the corresponding device which is to communicate with the PC from
the list function.
3. Select the "Execute" button.
4. The MR Suite starts the corresponding visualization.
You can undertake all other settings in the visualization.
Figure 5 Start screen - equipment selection